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RAILROAD POLICE-MISCONDUCT Amends the Railroad Police Act. Requires allegations of abuse of authority or misconduct by members of a railroad police force to be investigated by the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Exempts elected representatives of rail carriers from the restrictions concerning trespassing on railroad property. Provides that the listed persons shall be exempt from the restrictions while performing required duties in accordance with reasonable rail carrier company guidelines, engaging in safety inspections, or exercising a right under the federal Railway Labor Act (instead of just while performing required duties in accordance with reasonable rail carrier company guidelines). House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2605/2605-585 new

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Latest Actions
  • 07/01/2008 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  • 05/31/2008 - Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Non-Concur Rep. Thomas Holbrook; MOTION #2
  • 05/30/2008 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo
  • 05/28/2008 - Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Thomas Holbrook; MOTION #1
  • 05/28/2008 - Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee; MOTION #1

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
HB5159 Bill Text House Amendment 004 PDF04/30/2008
HB5159 Bill Text House Amendment 003 PDF04/14/2008
HB5159 Bill Text House Amendment 002 PDF03/13/2008
HB5159 Bill Text House Amendment 001 PDF03/13/2008
HB5159 Bill Text Introduced PDF02/14/2008